Trump’s New Housing Strategy: Using Fannie and Freddie’s Cash to Lower Monthly Payments
President Trump instructs agencies to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, aiming to lower interest rates and make home ownership more affordable for Americans.
President Trump instructs agencies to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds, aiming to lower interest rates and make home ownership more affordable for Americans.
President Trump's proposed ban on institutional investors buying single-family homes sends Blackstone and Invitation Homes stocks plummeting, sparking debate about market impact.
Lennar Corp. projects lower-than-expected first quarter home orders as affordability issues and job market weakness keep buyers hesitant. Shares declined in after-hours trading.
JPMorgan downgraded Lennar to Underweight with a reduced price target of $115, citing weak demand, supply challenges, and downside risk for homebuilders in 2026.
Homebuilder Lennar reported a drop in profit and missed Q4 forecasts for new home orders. High costs, high interest rates, and affordability issues are slowing down the housing market.